Death Moon (1978) | Region-Free (DVD) | Directed by Bruce Kessler
$6.99
Title: Deathmoon (1978)
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Plot Synopsis:
Jason Palmer, an overworked executive, is advised by his doctor to take a vacation to alleviate stress. He chooses Hawaii, where his grandfather once served as a missionary. Unbeknownst to him, his family is cursed by a voodoo clan, causing male descendants to transform into werewolves under the full moon. As Jason begins his holiday, he experiences terrifying changes, leading to a series of gruesome events on the island.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Bruce Kessler
- Writers:
- Jay Benson
- George Schenck
- Producer: Roger Gimbel
- Cast:
- Robert Foxworth as Jason Palmer
- Joe Penny as Rick Bladen
- Barbara Trentham as Diane May
- Dolph Sweet as Lt. Russ Cort
- Charles Haid as Earl Wheelie
IMDb Link:
Deathmoon (1978)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- BA_Harrison – ★★☆☆☆
“Deathmoon recycles that hoary old horror cliché, the cursed descendant; in this case it’s work-weary property developer Jason Palmer who pays for the sins of his great grandfather…” - Tom Zoerner – ★★☆☆☆
“A manager is sent to vacation by his doctor due to symptoms of stress. He chooses Hawaii, because that’s where his grandfather worked as a missionary…”
Meta Description:
Deathmoon (1978) is a horror mystery directed by Bruce Kessler. The film follows Jason Palmer, an executive who vacations in Hawaii to relieve stress, only to discover a family curse that transforms him into a werewolf under the full moon. Starring Robert Foxworth, Joe Penny, and Barbara Trentham, the movie delves into themes of ancestral curses and supernatural terror.
